Common and Proper Nouns

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, thing, or idea. Examples include 'city', 'dog', and 'teacher'.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization. Examples include 'New York', 'Tom', and 'Wendy's'.

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Identify the noun in the sentence: 'The cat is sleeping.' What type is it?

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Noun: cat, Type: common noun.

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Identify the noun in the sentence: 'Sarah went to the park.' What type is it?

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Noun: Sarah, Type: proper noun.

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Is 'school' a common noun or a proper noun?

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Common noun.

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Is 'Eiffel Tower' a common noun or a proper noun?

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Proper noun.

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What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

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Common nouns are general names, while proper nouns are specific names.

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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'river', 'Amazon River'?

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Amazon River is a proper noun.

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Identify the noun in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.' What type is it?

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Noun: dog, Type: common noun.

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Identify the noun in the sentence: 'Mr. Smith is my teacher.' What type is it?

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Noun: Mr. Smith, Type: proper noun.